Gavi, Nest Warden (Commander) - Expensive Core

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Benjamin Levin
Oct 21, 2025
How Fun Are All of the Jeskai Commanders?
There are dozens of Jeskai commanders available now, but which ones are fun to play? Let's break them all down.
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The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Astral Drift
81%inclusion46 decks57 decks
79%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
81%inclusion46 decks57 decks
79%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
82%inclusion47 decks57 decks
79%synergy
Forgotten Cave
81%inclusion46 decks57 decks
78%synergy
Drifting Meadow
77%inclusion44 decks57 decks
75%synergy
Secluded Steppe
79%inclusion45 decks57 decks
75%synergy
Smoldering Crater
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
74%synergy
Remote Isle
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
74%synergy
Neutralize
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
72%synergy
Valiant Rescuer
72%inclusion41 decks57 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Teferi's Ageless Insight
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
69%synergy
Dismantling Wave
72%inclusion41 decks57 decks
68%synergy
Tectonic Reformation
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
69%synergy
Fluctuator
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
69%synergy
Drannith Stinger
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
67%synergy
Curator of Mysteries
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
63%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
61%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
63%synergy
Complicate
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
64%synergy
New Perspectives
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
The Locust God
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
48%synergy
Flourishing Fox
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
48%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
47%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
46%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
39%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
39%synergy
Herald of the Forgotten
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
39%synergy
Containment Construct
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Homunculus Horde
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Drannith Healer
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Rooting Moloch
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Marauding Mako
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Waxen Shapethief
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Yidaro, Wandering Monster
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Spellpyre Phoenix
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Scrounging Skyray
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Chasm Skulker
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Basri, Tomorrow's Champion
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
17%synergy
The Council of Four
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Detective of the Month
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Sun Titan
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Splendor Mare
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Jo Grant
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Savai Thundermane
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Timeless Dragon
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Drownyard Lurker
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Eternal Dragon
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Mad Ratter
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Forsake the Worldly
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
60%synergy
Angelsong
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
57%synergy
Countervailing Winds
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
57%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
48%synergy
Starstorm
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
46%synergy
Miscalculation
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
45%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
-25%synergy
Zenith Flare
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
43%synergy
Akroma's Blessing
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Radiant's Judgment
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Gallant Strike
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Shredded Sails
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Valakut Awakening
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Mage's Guile
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Rebuild
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Deem Worthy
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Censor
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Path to Exile
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-33%synergy
Skycrash
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Choking Tethers
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-23%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Don't Blink
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Mental Journey
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Clear
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
Wipe Clean
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Rescind
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Trip Up
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Gilded Light
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Frantic Search
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Renewed Faith
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Raking Claws
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Decree of Justice
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
58%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
56%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
44%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Slice and Dice
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
41%synergy
Sweltering Suns
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Lórien Revealed
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Trade the Helm
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Sacred Excavation
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Step Through
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Fractured Sanity
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Migratory Route
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Emeria's Call
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Violent Impact
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
59%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
54%synergy
Abandoned Sarcophagus
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
55%synergy
Valor's Flagship
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Currency Converter
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Bag of Holding
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Detention Chariot
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-19%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Astral Slide
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
60%synergy
Cast Out
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
60%synergy
Ominous Seas
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
59%synergy
Decree of Silence
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
61%synergy
Drake Haven
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
41%synergy
Crystalline Resonance
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
39%synergy
Shark Typhoon
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Improbable Alliance
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Escape Protocol
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Impact Tremors
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Anointed Procession
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Unpredictable Cyclone
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Divine Visitation
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Rift
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Lay Claim
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Warleader's Call
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Intangible Virtue
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Footfall Crater
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Archmage Ascension
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Flame Blitz
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Leader
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Mana Echoes
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Poetic Ingenuity
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Dack Fayden
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Desert of the True
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
60%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
58%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
58%synergy
Blasted Landscape
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
57%synergy
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion54 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion51 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
71%synergy
Azorius Signet
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Signet
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Heraldic Banner
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion54 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Raugrin Triome
95%inclusion54 decks57 decks
57%synergy
Island
89%inclusion51 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion50 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
86%inclusion49 decks57 decks
73%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion49 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
79%inclusion45 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Steam Vents
77%inclusion44 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Sacred Foundry
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Arid Mesa
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
41%synergy
Scalding Tarn
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
41%synergy
Flooded Strand
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
39%synergy
Glittering Massif
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Sea of Clouds
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Spectator Seating
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Training Center
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Perilous Landscape
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
-18%synergy
Ash Barrens
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Monastery
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
-22%synergy
Tundra
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Plateau
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Volcanic Island
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Night Market
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Azorius Chancery
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Thundering Falls
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Meticulous Archive
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
-18%synergy
Valakut Awakening
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Capital City
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-32%synergy
Deserted Beach
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-36%synergy
Boros Garrison
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-19%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-34%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-26%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
5%synergy